The Library System Improvements Project is being implemented at City Council's direction with advice and recommendations from the Library Commission.
Priority 1 - New Belle Haven Branch Library
Develop and implement a comprehensive plan to design, finance, construct and operate a new public library facility to replace the Belle Haven Branch Library.
The new Belle Haven Branch Library is a top 5 City Council priority for 2019.
Next steps
The City Council authorized staff to begin the conceptual design phase of the project at their April 16, 2019, meeting.
Next steps include (dates tentative):
- May 2019 - A Request For Proposals (RFP) for an architectural firm is issued
- June 2019 - staff returns to Council to get RFP approval - conceptual design work begins
- End of 2019 - staff brings results of conceptual design to Council for review and approval
During the conceptual design phase we will work to develop:
- Preliminary illustrations of a new branch library
- Siting options
- Estimated costs for a new branch library
- Funding mechanisms
There will be multiple opportunities for residents to get involved. Your input is encouraged and welcomed - we need to hear from you! Watch this page for information about how you can get involved.
Belle Haven Library Space Needs Study - Complete
The City Council reviewed and accepted the completed
Belle Haven Space Needs Assessment at their April 16, 2019 meeting. Thank you to all of the community members and stakeholders who gave their time and their valuable insights throughout the process.
Library Commission
The
Library Commission will continue to review and provide input throughout the Library System Improvements Project. The Commission meets on the third Monday of each month.
Belle Haven Neighborhood Library Advisory Committee
The Library Needs Assessment for the Belle Haven Neighborhood is complete. The
Belle Haven Neighborhood Library Advisory Committee was formed to assist throughout the process.